Reducing Fistula Rate in Hypospadias Repair: A Comparative Study Between Standard Tubularized Incised Plate Repair and Incorporation of a Layer of Spongiosum Tissue

The most prevalent complication in hypospadias repair is fistula formation. Adhering to the principle of providing urethroplasty coverage to mitigate fistula occurrence, we implemented a modification by integrating a spongiosum layer between the urethroplasty and the dartos flap. Our hypothesis posited that this approach would result in a reduced fistula formation rate.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research